FAMILY AND SCHOOL PARTNERSHIP: ITS ROLE IN IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF PRIMARY EDUCATION
Keywords:
Family-school partnership, primary education, academic success, parental involvement, communication, engagement strategies, educational quality.Abstract
The partnership between families and schools plays a pivotal role in enhancing the quality of primary education. When families are actively involved in their children’s education, it creates a supportive learning environment that fosters academic success, emotional well-being, and social development. This article examines the importance of family-school collaboration, explores the benefits of this partnership, and outlines strategies for fostering effective communication and engagement between families and schools. Furthermore, it highlights the challenges and barriers that may impede this partnership and offers recommendations to overcome them for the mutual benefit of students, educators, and families.
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